INFORMATION Thick bright green and pink tinged sticks with a delicious flavour.

Flowering time: March - August.

Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft).

Plant in sun or part shade on moist but well-drained, humus rich soil.

PLANTING The planting area should be prepared well beforehand working in any necessary compost or fertiliser.

Water plants well before planting out and afterwards if the soil is dry.

Remove plants from container by pushing through from the underside of the pack.

Remove flowering spikes as they appear.